Radial T/A TIRE REVIEW
There are 586 reviews for the Radial T/A
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 87% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
The tires provide good performance, handling, and traction, especially on dry and wet roads. Customers praise the stability, comfort, and low noise levels. However, a recurring issue is the tendency of the white lettering to turn brown over time, even with light use, which many find unacceptable. Some report faster-than-expected wear, durability concerns, and poor value. Overall, the tires offer a good driving experience, but the browning lettering is a significant drawback.
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31-40 on 586 reviews
Not happy at all.
Have had t/a's on my Nova for 14 years now. Replaced my first set 3 years ago and really are not happy with the light brown/tan letters on the tires. My first set were bright white. Not a good looking tire at all. Will buy something else next time.
We understand the Radial T/A tires on your1977 Nova did not meet your expectations. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you. You may also reach our office at 1-866-866-6605.
BFGoodrich
May 13, 2021
White lettering turning brown
Same as everyone else unfortunately. I bought these tires two years ago to complete the restoration of my '66 fastback and almost immediately the letters started to turn brown. I tried the super clean as noted earlier and it worked the best of anything so far. I did two rounds with it then a followed up with greased lighting. Very disappointed in BFG.
We understand the Radial T/A tires on your '66 Fastback did not meet your expectations. A member of our Consumer Care team will be in contact with you. You may also reach our office at 1-866-866-6605.
BFGoodrich
January 18, 2021
BROWN letters. And you never get them clean.
Trusted reviews on here. Your tires will come blue oh, you will never be able to get the blue completely off, and then they will turn brown. It's just a flat-out fact BF Goodrich will not be able to do anything to help you, they will say it is normal, and I'm only leaving this review to add to the growing number of complaints regarding this. Do not buy this tire if unless you are ok with brown lettering.
Browning new tires
I had a BF good rich tires installed and within two days they were turning brown. I was told to clean them with dish soap and water which I have done numerous times now and the brown comes back almost immediately. Tires are just under a month old and look like they’ve been on the car for 10 years. Trying to go through BJ’s first where I purchased the tires and see where that takes me. But I hope all you tire buyers are aware it seems to be a problem with BF good rich tires
Raised Brown letter tires
I bought 4 new BF Goodrich Radial TA's for my rotisserie restored 68 Camaro in 2015. The car is garaged 100% of the time, never once seen rain or even a wet road. I have now only put 8000 miles on it since the restoration. The letters will not come clean no matter what I do. It is an embarrassment at any car show when you hear things like " beautiful car, you would think the owner would take the time to clean the tires" I have ran TA radials on the car for decades as i have always liked the tires but I guess it's time to find another brand.
White Letters turning BROWN
I have always had BF Goodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires on my Fox body Mustangs over a 30 year period. Just bought new tires within the last 2 years. And the car is always kept in the garage. They still have the "nubs" on them so the problem is obviously BF Goodrich! What are they going to do with so many unhappy buyers. I can't get mine WHITE like they should be and quite frankly for the amount of money I spent, they should be BRIGHT WHITE! I think they need to replace them!
Hi Fox owner, please visit our website https://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/assistance/faq and toward the bottom of the page, see the question "What can be done to address Browning of White Sidewall Letters?" We hope this information helps. You may reach our office at 866-866-6605 to discuss further.
BFGoodrich
June 8, 2021
Great load and heat range, 6 year warranty!
Always a favorite in my fleet! Replaced raised "yellow" letter Goodyear Eagle's. Sometimes during usage the letters will turn brown, don't know why. Just keep washing them!
Brown tires
Well would have thought BFG had fixed this issue years ago. My tires are 2 yrs. old and car is garaged, driven 1000 miles or so a year. After a few hours in the sun at a car show the whole sidewall turns brown , not just the white letters. Looks like I went 4 wheeling in the mud. Car rides awesome with tires but looks awful. Should have bought the Cooper tires.
Crazy Brown Lettering wrecks the cars look!
Bought new BFG TA radials for my restored 70 camaro and within a month the white lettering had turned brown never to be white again no matter what I clean it with. Even searched out the best detailer in my city and let him have a go at it and they were slightly whiter for about 48 hours and then back to the brown. Should have gone with the Nitto's but had BFG's on it and loved them, these new ones not so much.
Constantly turning brown
Bought a full set for my 1965 Mustang just about a year ago. I drive less than 500 miles a year. The car is always garaged. The tires (particularly the raised white letters) turn brown in less than a week after cleaning. Very disappointed. I would like some kind of restitution.